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The Mercenary Geologist and I got together for our monthly review of the markets. There was lots of action, but what a difference a day makes. But the important issues of the day far eclipsed the market wrap-up. The Fed basically said nothing, other than they are very concerned about the poor state of the economy and will do what needs to be done, can anyone say money printing? Oh and by the way, the US Postal Service is broke, insolvent and bankrupt. They're going to miss a $5.5 billion payment towards retiree health benefits that they would like to do away with anyway. There was another major flash crash that took place at major market maker Knights operation. But never fear, the SEC is on the case and heads are not gonna roll.

Casey Research's Ed Steer joined us for a look at the stunningly blatant manipulation that took place today in the gold and silver markets. The moment Ed hit his send key on today's gold and silver report, he knew what was going to happen. And as usual, he was not at all disappointed. Ed says that the biggest problem for investors today, is that they have to overcome market psychology and buy the precious metals in a falling market. Very few people have the stomach and the nerve do this. But as a recent guest said, "You're either a contrarian or you're a victim." The choice is yours.

Bill Holter, who's well know in precious metals and is an expert and finding safety from the approaching financial storm was with us again. He believes that the Fed and the Treasury are becoming less relevant by the moment. Together they've spent over $20 trillion trying to get the US and the World out of the current economic depression. And it's all been to no avail. The economy is getting worse, unemployment is up, so is foodstamp use and the list goes on and on. At some point we get to end game, and that's not too far away. Bill works with Ranting Andy Hoffman and we're looking forward to having them both come on FSN this Monday to expound on these important issues.

Ed Caccia live in the studio. He's a big fan of the Financial Survival Network and he's getting angrier and angrier at Mayor Nanny Mike Bloomberg's ever more tyrannical and fanatical efforts to dictate every aspect of your life, from how your children get their nutrition, to how many sodas you consume to whether or not you have the right to keep and bear arms as embodied in the Second Amendment. In times of crisis the government is like your un-wanted, un-loved brother-in-law (FBI). He wants to move into your house, live at your expense and then complain that the house isn't clean and that your wife is a lousy cook. How dare these people! Who do they think they are? Whatever happened to the notion of personal responsibility. Ed and I share a special bond as fellow New Yorkers and Westchesterites. We're both fed up and the ultimate move out of the People's Republic of New York gets ever closer.